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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Power Seat Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Seat Systems

2

Verify that the power seat does not tilt rearward.

Does the power seat operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconect the seat rear height motor connector
  2. Test the seat rear height motor rear up feed circuit for voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in wiring systems.
  3. Operate the seat adjuster switch in the REAR UP position.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Disconect the seat rear height motor connector
  2. Test between the seat rear height motor rear up feed circuit and the seat rear height motor ground circuit for voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing in wiring systems.
  3. Operate the seat adjuster switch in the REAR UP position.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Replace the seat rear height motor. Refer to Front Seat Adjuster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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6

  1. Test for a high resistance or an open in the seat rear height motor front up feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.
  2. Reconnect any connectors that were disconnected.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Test for a high resistance or an open in the seat rear height motor ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.
  2. Reconnect any connectors that were disconnected.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the seat adjuster switch. Refer to Power Seat Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3